1. The School Psychologist as Concussion Team Leader.
- Author
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DAVIES, SUSAN C., TEDESCO, MARIA F., GAROFANO, JEFFREY S., and JANTZ, PAUL B.
- Subjects
BRAIN concussion ,MENTAL health of students ,SCHOOL administrators ,STUDENT counselors ,PSYCHOLOGY ,INJURY risk factors - Abstract
The article discusses significance of understanding concussion components by school professionals for a student's mental health recovery. Topics discussed include several symptoms of concussion such as irritability, sadness and headaches leading to reduction in alertness and engagement; establishment of effective concussion team by medical professional and family members to help and support student; and discusses roles of team members such as school psychologists, counselors and teachers.
- Published
- 2016